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Theory of Muria Strait emergence warrants comprehensive research, BRIN says

The massive floods that hit Demak regency and its surroundings have given rise to speculation about the reappearance of the Muria Strait, which once separated Java and Muria Island. According to Adrin Tohari, the head of the National Research and Innovation Agency’s (BRIN) Geological Disaster Research Center, the phenomenon must be comprehensively researched to come to get a definite answer.

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Singapore Flu in Indonesia hit 5,000 Cases as of March

Singapore flu cases in Indonesia have increased significantly. Data from the Health Ministry (Kemenkes) reveals that the disease, also known as Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD), has infected more than 5,000 people in the eleventh week of 2024.

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Armaya Doremi launches social media agency in Boston US

Jakarta, IO – Medan-born Armaya Doremi has lived in the US for the past six years. She earned a master’s degree from the Northeastern University,...

SOCIAL CULTURE

Reverse Glass Painting Exhibition at Dia.lo.gue

Hermawan and Engel Tanzil, the owners of Dia.lo.gue gallery in Kemang, Jakarta launched a truly impressive exhibition of reverse glass paintings on the 3rd of February 2024. The exhibition will be open to the public until the 19th of April 2024 and is a visually as well as mentally appealing experience.  Reverse glass paintings are a special form of folk art in Indonesia that is both vibrant and charming. The artist paints an image on glass which is later viewed from the other side of the glass. Th glass paintings are often produced by untrained or even anonymous artists and are characterized by eye-catching colours with strong forms in simple designs with one-dimensional perspectives.

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Theory of Muria Strait emergence warrants comprehensive research, BRIN says

The massive floods that hit Demak regency and its surroundings have given rise to speculation about the reappearance of the Muria Strait, which once separated Java and Muria Island. According to Adrin Tohari, the head of the National Research and Innovation Agency’s (BRIN) Geological Disaster Research Center, the phenomenon must be comprehensively researched to come to get a definite answer.

POLITICS

Court challenge on presidential election result by Team No 1 and 3 deemed “odd”

Yusril Ihza Mahendra, the head of the Prabowo-Gibran Legal Team responded to the 2024 presidential election result challenge filed by Team No 1 Anies-Muhaimin and No 3 Ganjar-Mahfud.

OPINION

Free lunch and distribution function of the State Budget

Debates about the State Budget (APBN) always arise at the time national leadership changes. In 2014, discussions regarding cuts in fuel subsidies and infrastructure budgets emerged when President Jokowi began his first term as President. However, in the last decade, regardless of the many ups and downs, Indonesia has admirably survived 2014-2024, despite various challenges. 

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HEALTHCARE

Catch-up immunization has been proven to be “safe and effective”

Data from the Ministry of Health reveal that 1,879,820 Indonesian children did not receive complete routine immunization in the last six years, from 2018 to 2023. who are not immunized are vulnerable to contracting dangerous diseases that risk disability and death. Herd immunity will not be achieved if there are still children who are not immunized, thereby allowing extraordinary events (KLB) or epidemics to emerge.

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Heineken® Refreshes DWPXV with the Heineken® Good Times House

Heineken®, the world's number one premium beer brand, proudly announces its second-year participation in the annual music event, Djakarta Warehouse Project (DWP), which will be held for three days starting from December 8 to 10, 2023, at Garuda Wisnu Kencana, Bali. For DWPXV, Heineken® embraces the theme ‘150 Years of Good Times, One Way or Another’ and offers an exclusive experience through the Heineken® Good Time House.

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The 2024 ULTRA Beach Bali

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